Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Core

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Cooper Gottfried
Sep 29, 2025
Has Universes Beyond "Jumped the Shark"?
Has Magic gone too far with its Universes Beyond products? Did products like Spongebob and Sonic the Hedgehog make Magic "jump the shark"?
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Abandoned Air Temple
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6%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
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Glider Staff
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
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Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion136 decks162 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion109 decks162 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion119 decks162 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion96 decks150 decks
58%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion104 decks157 decks
57%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion108 decks162 decks
55%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion93 decks162 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
72%inclusion116 decks162 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
58%inclusion94 decks162 decks
48%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
45%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion113 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
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-3%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
44%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
45%inclusion72 decks161 decks
40%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
39%synergy
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44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
42%synergy
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Stoneforge Mystic
39%inclusion63 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
35%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
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5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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1%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
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Stonehewer Giant
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Sun Titan
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-3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Delivery Moogle
17%inclusion26 decks151 decks
15%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
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5%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion23 decks161 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-14%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
7.5%inclusion12 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-14%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Restoration Magic
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Slash of Light
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-13%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Protection Magic
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
You're Not Alone
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Single Combat
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
2%synergy
United Battlefront
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
37%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Ultima Weapon
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Lost Jitte
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Goldvein Pick
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
21%synergy
The Wind Crystal
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
-38%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion28 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion22 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion59 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
With Great Power...
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-8%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Banishing Light
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion85 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
39%inclusion63 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Monumental Henge
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion50 decks162 decks
21%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
-12%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-20%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion139 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion92 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion19 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion156 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion38 decks162 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
-16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-1%synergy